Phil Jackson
9 Time NBA Coaching Champion (Chicago Bulls & L.A. Lakers.)

Phil Jackson joined the LA Lakers in 1999 and has won more playoff games and series than any other coach in NBA history. He has tied Red Auerbach for most coaching titles, and still counting. He holds the highest winning percentage in Championship series. Currently he is the most successful NBA coach in history. Jackson's NBA playing career extends 13 years including being a member of NY Knicks Championship Team.
Alma Mater, North Dakota, 1967

Jim Cleamons
Assistant Coach, New Orleans Hornets

Jim Cleamons re-teamed with Phil Jackson's staff and the Los Angeles Lakers - winning 3 Championships after a short time as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. He is a former first round pick of the LA Lakers and member of the 1971-72 Lakers team that recorded a professional sports record of 33 consecutive wins. Cleamons completed 10 years as an NBA player including playing for NY Knicks, where he was a teammate of Phil Jackson. Cleamons spent 7 seasons with the Chicago Bulls, with Jackson - winning 4 Championships.
Alma Mater, The Ohio State University, 1971

Tex Winter
9 Time NBA Coaching Champion (Chicago Bulls & L.A. Lakers)

Tex Winter is the Creator of the Triangle Offense. His book titled "The Triple Post Offense," 1962 is the premises for the Building a Champion series. He re-teamed with Phil Jackson's staff and the LA Lakers - winning 3 Championships and counting; Winter was also a member of the Bulls Championship Teams in 1991-1993 and 1996-1998. Tex Winter is a Kansas State Basketball Legend, with 56 consecutive seasons as a coach on either Division I or in professional levels.
Alma Mater, University of Southern California, 1947